14 Things Every Diner Who's Never Worked In The Restaurant Industry Should Know

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Restaurant Menus Are Not Yours To Rewrite

According to forbes.com, about 3.1 million Americans now follow a gluten-free diet. 72% aren't affected by celiac disease but choose to avoid gluten for other health reasons. More and more restaurants are accommodating this diet trend with gluten-free options, even offering a separate gluten-free menu. It's fine if you've decided to stop eating gluten or want to cut carbs, but don't go out to eat with the idea that you can order something that's not on the menu, ask for dishes to be seasoned differently or make all kinds of substitutions and weird requests. Not only does this defeat the purpose of having a menu in the first place, but it also slows down the kitchen, which is best equipped to prepare the dishes the restaurant regularly serves. Try to avoid making impossible requests, unless you have a serious food allergy or dietary need.